Commitment of employees vital for efficient supply of power

Minister Patalie Champika Ranawaka has said that determination and commitment of employees is vital to provide an efficient and uninterrupted supply of power sans fraud and corruption.

The Minister Ranawaka said many problems had surfaced in the past due to lack of a proper power generation plan. He was of the view that these problems could be resolved by updating the present power generation plan. Minister Ranawaka underlined the need for the use alternative sources of energy within the next five years to avert losses incurred by the Electricity Board. The Minister was addressing Electricity Board employees of the Batticaloa District.